Eskaton is a wonderful place. There is not enough space here to say why but I'll try... my mom is…read more79 and disabled due to a stroke but can do her own things except needs help with mobility, transportation, help if she were to fall. She lived in Merced with my dad (married 55 years) and he suddenly passed away. We had to hurriedly find her a senior residence closer to me or my sister with the 24 hour front desk, pull cord in the bathroom and pendant to wear around her neck to push a button for emergencies. Eskaton has all that and more! My sister also lives very close by so the location was perfect. Let's start with Joey, the first person I spoke to on the phone who runs the entrance area/front desk - he had no idea who I was or what we'd been through and he was just the friendliest kindest voice ever. He needed to transfer me to Latoya to inquire about apartments, but I already had a great feeling about it just because of how Joey treated me in that first interaction. Then Latoya was also extremely friendly, empathetic and more than happy to take the time to go over in detail how Eskaton works, which apts were available, pricing, and emailed me floor plans and the Eskaton calendars with meals and daily activities. She was glad to reserve the apt mom wanted even before we could get paperwork/deposit back to her, being out of town and at this time still dealing with my dad's passing, his service, packing to move...they both made a terrible situation into an exciting and welcoming new start. Tristin was next, helping to formalize paperwork and just the sweetest kindest person. They answered all my million questions and Latoya took a video and pictures of the apartment so mom could plan and feel more comfortable about the move. My mom LOVES it here. The place is classy and decor is beautiful. I'm jealous of her adorable apartment! The residents make a point to chat and say hello in the hallway, elevator, dining room. She loves all the activities - seated exercise classes, Ted talk viewings, live music, libraries on 2 floors. Most of all she feels very, very safe and welcomed. The food is delicious and we eat with my mom all the time. They also encourage (if people want to) to sit with others in the dining area. My mom right away started off with a nice group of women including her neighbor across the hall. She enjoys the social aspect of the meals. Often she is very busy with activities and doesn't have time to call us! Helen in the dining room is wonderfully sweet and so fun to talk to. She seats you and comes to every table to say hi and chat for a moment, which we love and I think for those who choose to eat solo it's nice to still interact. At Eskaton you're never really alone, there are friendly staff and residents everywhere. Toni in housekeeping is also friendly and kind and does an amazing job, my mom loves talking with her and seeing her weekly. My mom's apartment is always super clean and fresh thanks to Toni! Tom and Roberto who do all the repairs/hook up cable/hang pictures are so sweet and funny...my mom always talks about how they helped her decorate and they even put together a new walker for her so she didn't have to wait to use it! Recently, believe it or not, my sister actually started having stroke in their lobby!! My mom called it and yelled to Joey they needed an ambulance, he called right away and this is the whole entire reason my sister will make a full and fast recovery. The hospital said it's miracle-it is!! I want to also call out Matthew, Ellen, Daniel, Minayah, Arsel as just so sweet and wonderful. They have helped us out multiple times with literally everything. The building is super secure, the residents are watched over carefully, it's just perfect. I will also share that my mom has only been there 1.5 months and already this is our impression.

My review is for the activity coordination/ enrichment director. I left several messages for the…read morecoordinator over a couple months span asking if there was interest in my music students performing for the residents at Eskaton. (They have performed here before and it was a great success.) The coordinator never returns calls or messages. I never received word back, even after leaving my information and contact number and a voicemail several times (at the desk as well). It is really disappointing to not be acknowledged, have no communication whatsoever and a disappointment for my students not to have an opportunity to play at this time. The former director from last year was very prompt and welcoming.

My wonderful mom is 92 years old and has Alzheimer's. She has been a resident at The Meadows at…read moreCountry Place for six years and has received excellent and compassionate care throughout those six years. As her condition has shifted and worsened, the care has adjusted and continued at the same high level. The owner, Rangi Giner, an active and on-site owner, treats her employees and all residents like family. And I've observed nothing but respect, kindness and patience for my mom and the other residents in all my visits throughout the years. There is very little staff turnover. So it's been easy to develop relationships with those caring for Mom. And it's easy to see how consistency in staffing has translated into consistency of care. I have felt like Rangi and her staff have not just been looking out for Mom's welfare, but mine, too, during these challenging six years. They do the basics well. They keep the place very clean. They get the residents up and groomed, out and about, and moving. They provide good, basic and well-balanced meals. There is music and activities. And they keep me informed with any changes in Mom's behavior and health. They do the intangibles well. They treat each resident as an important individual, so they adjust care and food and schedule, etc, based on each resident's needs. The staff always have smiles on their faces -- always. They have cheerful voices. There is kindness in the air. And it's pretty remarkable that it has been consistent for six years. The staff works together, helping each other, so things don't fall through the cracks. Perfect? No. There is no perfect. Just compassionate people working hard and doing their best. I feel very fortunate that I chose The Meadows for my mom's care and well-being. It's a special place.

I can't say enough wonderful things about The Meadows at Country Place. After a heartbreaking…read moreexperience at a facility that lacked proper memory care training, we were incredibly fortunate to find this community. My parents have now been here for three years, and we are constantly amazed at the level of care, compassion, patience and professionalism shown by every staff member. The caregivers are well-trained and genuinely kind, and it shows in how safe, happy, and thriving my parents are. The activities and entertainment are thoughtful and fun, and the long-term staff retention says everything about how this place is run. Our doctor once called Ranji and her team "dementia whisperers"--and he was absolutely right. The Meadows is a rare gem and we are grateful for them everyday.

My mom moved here last year. Looked at some of the bigger places but I am so glad we chose…read moreWaterleaf! Family owned, very low staff turnover, very clean, reasonably priced and great neighborhood. My mom has a private room with a private bathroom and patio. The residents are great and so is the staff. The activities are good too: ceramics, flower arrangement, live music weekly, games, daily exercise, and more. My mom is always clean, well cared for, socially stimulated, and treated great.

This place is amazing!! I have worked in several nursing homes. And this one is top notch. The…read morestaff is friendly and kind. They really care for the residents. There is no strong urine smell when walking in. The residents are always busy. My mother in law has dementia and this disease makes her upset and anxious along with being verbally aggressive. With all that said the staff has a lot of patience for her. It's a very clean facility and we are very happy with the care.

Greenhaven Place is an excellent choice for assisted living for your loved one. My grandmother…read morelived here and very well taken care of. We came from another facility that was horrid and this facility made the move as smooth as possible. The caregivers actually care about residents and were immensely helpful and getting my grandmother acclimated and caring for her like family when she became ill. The nurse Yvonne, was particularly helpful in navigating the healthcare system and what was truly best for my grandmother. My family and I were very pleased with how the family was taken care of and other residents seemed genuinely happy. Prices are comparable, if not better than the local area.

My father was at Ivy Ridge for one year. In December 2017 he was sent to the emergency room four…read moretimes by Ivy Ridge. The fourth time, I was not notified. They said they called three times and left a message. My AT&T records proved them to be wrong. Phone records do not lie. I learned about his ER visit when the ER psychiatrist called me! When I asked about why they didn't contact my back-up, they said they only notify the primary person. The psychiatrist and I were in agreement that my dad needed a higher level of care, the director of the facility (Jennifer Hobbs) insisted they could take care of him. They are not equipped to handle a person with advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease. I filed a complaint with Department of Social Services Licensing, with copies of phone records. After their misreporting as "unfounded" they did not return my emails. I'm shocked at their failure to inform the public of this egregious error. I highly recommend you consider placement at a different facility.

We looked at many different options before deciding on Ivy Ridge. Brian, Jenny and the rest of the…read morestaff are the best. Mom is so happy and comfortable in her new "home". I have been hearing all these horror stories from relatives and friends about where their loved ones are. Outrageous fees and lack of care, etc. That is why I wanted to extend my appreciation and gratitude to everyone at Ivy Ridge. Thanks for letting us have peace of mind and restful nights sleep. You ARE Moms extended family. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Dale and John T. Sacramento

I had the best care from Simone. She was extremely knowledgeable on healing my wound on my leg, I…read morehave diabetes, so it made it difficult to get to close and stop the bleeding. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of in-home care!

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We highly recommend Bridget and her agency. Our family had just two days to bring a loved one home…read morefrom the hospital for hospice, and Bridget stepped in with calm competence, compassion, and professionalism. She assembled a skilled, gentle, and deeply respectful care team, and the fees were fair for the 24/7 support provided. It really is comforting that his final days were spent safely at home, tended to by people who were both caring and capable. Bridget's Personal Care Concierge Registry was an invaluable resource during an incredibly difficult time.

Unsure of service as it fell through at last minute. I put out a bid for house cleaning,…read morespecifically move out and the price was very fair compared to the other bids. It was arranged a couple days before service, however I never received an invoice and on the day of, one hour before she was to arrive informed me she couldn't provide service. She said she tried to call other providers but no one was available. Due to the last minute and needing to move, I was under a time crunch and had to pay double for another provider.